History of the Great War, Volume Three

History of the Great War, Volume Three

By: John Buchan

Language: en

Categories: History, Arts, Books, Science, Social

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Episodes

032 - Chapter 68 The Position at Sea and in the Air part 1
Jan 10, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:29:39
031 - Chapter 67 The French Advance at Verdun
Jan 09, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:36:16
030 - Chapter 66 The Winter of 1916 in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe part 2
Jan 08, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:28:18
029 - Chapter 66 The Winter of 1916 in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe part 1
Jan 07, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:44:45
028 - Chapter 65 The Italian Counter-Attack
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:43:55
027 - Chapter 64 Rumanias Campaign part 4
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:40:32
026 - Chapter 64 Rumanias Campaign part 3
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:23:20
025 - Chapter 64 Rumanias Campaign part 2
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:25:04
024 - Chapter 64 Rumanias Campaign part 1
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:23:03
023 - Chapter 63 The Battle of the Somme continued part 3
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:30:16
022 - Chapter 63 The Battle of the Somme continued part 2
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:25:47
021 - Chapter 63 The Battle of the Somme continued part 1
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:33:46
020 - Chapter 62 The Battle of the Somme part 3
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:51:11
019 - Chapter 62 The Battle of the Somme part 2
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:45:45
018 - Chapter 62 The Battle of the Somme part 1
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:33:26
017 - Chapter 61 Rumania Enters the War part 2
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:25:59
016 - Chapter 61 Rumania Enters the War part 1
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:25:13
015 - Chapter 60 Affairs in the Near and Middle East part 2
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:24:26
014 - Chapter 60 Affairs in the Near and Middle East part 1
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:28:59
013 - Chapter 59 The Second Year of War A Retrospect part 2
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:23:03
012 - Chapter 59 The Second Year of War A Retrospect part 1
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:28:35
011 - Chapter 58 The Battle of Verdun Second Stage
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:41:42
010 - Chapter 57 Brussilov in Galicia part 2
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:32:58
009 - Chapter 57 Brussilov in Galicia part 1
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:35:10
008 - Chapter 56 The Austrian Attack in the Trentino
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:33:52
007 - Chapter 55 The Battle of Jutland part 3
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:21:56
006 - Chapter 55 The Battle of Jutland part 2
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:22:44
005 - Chapter 55 The Battle of Jutland part 1
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:22:31
004 - Chapter 54 The Political Situation part 2
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:27:59
003 - Chapter 54 The Political Situation part 1
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:22:25
002 - Chapter 53 British Line in the West part 2
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:22:34
001 - Chapter 52 British Line in the West part 1
Jan 06, 2026

In this compelling third installment of a four-volume history of the First World War, we delve into the tumultuous events along the Ypres Salient from February 1916 to mid-November 1917. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricacies of this global conflict, providing listeners with a clear and engaging narrative that enhances our understanding without overwhelming us. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Duration: 00:20:37